Examining gender differences in voice outcomes after laryngectomy
Official title: Gender Disparities in Voice Outcomes After Tracheoesophageal Puncture in Total Laryngectomy
Run by University of California, Davis · NCT05489965 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how men and women who have had their voice box removed and use a special device to speak differ in their speech quality and recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of California, Davis Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (La Jolla, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 31, 2023 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05489965 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are both male and female patients who have completed total laryngectomy and are currently using a TEP.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not undergone total laryngectomy or are not using a TEP will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess gender disparities in speech outcomes among patients who have undergone total laryngectomy and are using a tracheoesophageal prosthesis (TEP). The research will involve multiple institutions and will evaluate both subjective and objective measures of voice and speech quality. The hypothesis is that female patients will experience poorer outcomes compared to male patients. Various assessment scales will be utilized to capture a comprehensive view of the speech rehabilitation process and its impact on quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved speech rehabilitation strategies tailored to address gender-specific needs in laryngectomy patients.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research on gender disparities in laryngectomy outcomes, this study addresses a novel area that has not been extensively explored.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female subjects who have completed total laryngectomy and are using TEP Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects who have not completed total laryngectomy and are not using TEP
Where it's running
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University of California San Diego
La Jolla, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jasmine Cate
- Email: jcate@health.ucsd.edu
- Phone: 8582463035
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.